All This and More: A Novel

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From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author ofThe CartographersandThe Book of Mcomes an inventive new novel about a woman who wins the chance to rewrite every mistake shes ever made... and how far shell go to find her elusive happily ever after. But theres a twist: the reader gets to decide what she does next to change her fate.

One woman. Endless options. Every choice has consequences.

Meek, play-it-safe Marsh has just turned forty-five, and her life is in shambles. Her career is stagnant, her marriage has imploded, and her teenage daughter grows more distant by the day. Marsh is convinced shes missed her chance at everythingromance, professional fulfillment, and adventureand is desperate for a do-over.

She cant believe her luck when shes selected to be the star of the global sensationAll This and More,a show that uses quantum technology to allow contestants the chance to revise their pasts and change their present lives. Its Marshs only shot to seize her dreams, and shes determined to get it right this time.

Buteven as she rises to become a famous lawyer, gets back together with her high school sweetheart, and travels the world, she begins to worry thatAll This and Morespromises might be too good to be true. Because while the technology is amazing, something seems a bit off....

Can Marsh really make her life everything she wants it to be And is it worth it

Perfect for fans of Matt HaigsThe Midnight Libraryand Kate AtkinsonsLife After Life,bestselling author Peng ShepherdsAll This and Moreis an utterly original, startlingly poignant novel that puts the reader in the drivers seat.

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In Shepherds imaginative latest, [she] playfully mines nostalgia for Choose Your Own Adventure series (If Ren didnt break up with Marsh last night: Turn the page). Whichever path readers take, theyll find a tantalizing and well-knit story. Reality TV fans especially ought to take note. Publishers Weekly on All This and More Equal parts thriller, fantasy and family drama, [with] layers upon layers of expertly told story. New York Times on The Cartographers "Peng ShepherdsThe Cartographersis an enjoyable, fast-paced (and fantastical) thriller. [Shepherd] nails the sense of deep-seated, profound connection and love between a small group of people drawn together by shared experience and interest, creating an intense familial bond.The tragedy of the book is what happens to that bondand why.The Cartographersis both beautiful and intellectual, and Shepherd sticks the landing in a deeply satisfying fashion. Its brilliant." Washington Post on The Cartographers The Cartographers is a memorable work of speculative fiction, filled with phantom settlements, captivating flashbacks, alternate realities, ill-fated passion and enduring love. There are echoes of Borges and Bradbury, Pynchon and Finians Rainbow, but Ms. Shepherds exhilarating and enjoyable work casts a magical glow all its own. Wall Street Journal on The Cartographers "Peng Shepherd has done it again!The Cartographersis an exquisitely written, brilliantly plotted, absolutely fantastic novel.A story like this reminds us of why we all fell in love with reading to begin with.Be prepared to be swept away on an incredible journey that will stay with you long after you turn the final page." Brad Thor, #1New York Times bestselling author ofBlack Ice "Reminiscent of the work of Dan Brown, Shepherds absorbing, inventive second novel showcases the art of mapmaking as one young womans obsession puts her in the sights of a determined killer....Shepherd toys expertly with the known unknowns, how we navigate the gloomy backroads of the heart." Oprah DailyonThe Cartographers "The well-rounded and diverse cast of characters plus the hunt spurred on by the strange map make this an excellent literary adventure for just about anyone." Buzzfeed onThe Cartographers "The Cartographersis wildly imaginative and totally mind-bending in the best possible way. Shepherd has crafted a juicy mystery masquerading as a grown-up scavenger hunt filled with astonishing twists and revelations. The result is a romp thats pure pleasure to read and will keep readers guessing." Bookpage(starred review) "The Cartographersis a story about magical maps that lead to your heart's desire, the sort of people who would do anything to find them, and the joy, regret, and possibility they bring. A vastly rich experience. I loved this book." Charles Soule, author ofThe Oracle Year "Cleverly imagined.... With an elaborately realized plot, fanatic cartographers, maps with surreal powers generated by phantom settlements (intentional errors), and many-faceted suspense, Shepherd contrasts science and art, obsession and love in a bedazzling metaphysical tale of lost and found." BooklistonThe Cartographers "Shepherd plots page-turning twists and revelations with ease and excels in her knowledge of historical maps and cartographical mysteries. The inclusion of map diagrams and detailed flashbacks carry the reader right alongside Nell as she attempts to disentangle an increasingly complex, slightly supernatural secret. In an author's note, Shepherd promises that 'something magical happens' when a person follows a map that lies, and this book will make you believe it. A highly inventive novel that pushes the boundaries of reality." Kirkus ReviewsonThe Cartographers "A shimmering delight, full of wonder, danger, and marvel. Suggest to readers of Erin Morgenstern, who has a similar ethos, and Natasha Pulley, who, like Shepherd, well knows how to end a story." LibraryJournalonThe Cartographers "Shepherds convincing blend of magic from old maps with the modern online world both delights and thrills." Publishers Weekly(starred review) onThe Cartographers Shepherd merges old-fashioned maps with modern technology for a labyrinth of a plot that surprises at every turn. Sun-Sentinel(Florida) onThe Cartographers The Cartographers constantly astonishes readers. Associated Press This is an apocalyptic thriller with heart. . . .The Book of Misdevastating and inventiveas Shepherd examines the value of memory, packing in imaginative twists as she goes. USA Today "I love a good dystopian page-turner, and Peng Shepherds debut novel is the real deal. . . . Shepherd mixes in elements of multiple genres, like post-apocalyptic thriller and fantasy. But at its core, its a meditation on memories and personhood, as Shepherd asks which one defines the other." ElleonThe Book of M "Eerily magical . . . At the heart of the novelis a timeless question about the meaning of memory." TimeonThe Book of M A beautiful and haunting story about the power of memory and the necessity of human connection, this book is a post-apocalypticmasterpiece and the one dystopian novel you really need to read this year. BustleonThe Book of M She is a brilliant, brilliant new fiction writer. This is someone who youre eventually going to have on this couchshes that good. Brad Thor,#1New York Timesbestselling author, on theTodayshowon The Book of M [W]onderfula fascinating cast of characters, a cant-miss idea, and a story that is absolutely spellbinding. Its one of those novels that, just when you think youve got a handle on where it's going, something forces you to rethink everything you think you knew. Shepherd's latest deserves to be a smash hit. Booklist (starred review)

Author Bio

Peng was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she rode horses and trained in classical ballet. She earned her M.F.A. in creative writing from New York University, and has lived in Beijing, London, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York. The Book of M is her first novel.Visit Peng online at pengshepherd.com, and find her on Facebook and Twitter: @pengshepherd.